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NASS: Winter Wheat Acres Increased Nationwide
NASS: Winter Wheat Acres Increased Nationwide
NASS: Winter Wheat Acres Increased Nationwide
Many experts voiced surprise at the latest USDA winter wheat report that showed a sizeable increase in seedings nationwide.  USDA chief economist Seth Meyer said growers put in 37 million acres of winter wheat, which 11% higher than last year, and 2% greater than many had expected.  He note...
Winter Wheat Plantings Up Across the NW, U.S.
Winter Wheat Plantings Up Across the NW, U.S.
Winter Wheat Plantings Up Across the NW, U.S.
According to NASS, winter wheat seedings across the Northwest are up slightly from last year.  Oregon farmers planted 790,000 acres of winter wheat for the 2023, an 8% increase from this time last year.  Idaho growers seeded 770,000 acres, unchanged from 2022, but 8% above the 2021 crop.  Washington’s wint...
Chinese National Sentenced in Agricultural Espionage Conspiracy
Chinese National Sentenced in Agricultural Espionage Conspiracy
Chinese National Sentenced in Agricultural Espionage Conspiracy
A Chinese national formerly residing in Missouri was sentenced to 29 months in prison and a $150,000 fine for conspiring to commit economic espionage. Xiang Haitao pleded guilty to the charge in January.  Court documents say Xiang conspired to steal a trade secret from the Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto, to benefit a foreign government. ...
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities
On Monday, the USDA announced $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for U.S. ag ...
Wheat Seeding Up Across the PNW
Wheat Seeding Up Across the PNW
Wheat Seeding Up Across the PNW
According to NASS, wheat plantings increased 3% across the Pacific Northwest this year, while acres planted nationwide increased 2%. Idaho growers planted 760,000 acres of winter wheat for the 2022 crop, up 7% from 2021, and 6% above the 2020 crop ...
USDA Announces Funds To Promoted Climate Smart Ag
USDA Announces Funds To Promoted Climate Smart Ag
USDA Announces Funds To Promoted Climate Smart Ag
Investing in resilient, climate smart infrastructure in rural America. "We're announcing $633-million being invested into 793 projects impacting all 50 state and Puerto Rico," Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack said late last week as he announced new investments in climate smart Ag ...
USDA Announce Cosby as NRCS Chief
USDA Announce Cosby as NRCS Chief
USDA Announce Cosby as NRCS Chief
On Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of Terry Cosby to serve as chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Cosby began his career with USDA in 1979 as a student trainee in Iowa. Over Cosby's 42 years with the agency, he has served in numerous capacities, most recently, Acting Chief of NRCS and State Conservationist for Ohio ...
National Winter Wheat Conditions Behind Average
National Winter Wheat Conditions Behind Average
National Winter Wheat Conditions Behind Average
With drying conditions reported across a fair portion of the country, what impact has that had on winter wheat? "We see 5% of the U.S. winter wheat headed on that date," noted USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey. "The April 11th Average is 7%; last year 6% headed ...

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